IPO Age Dawning

Signs are positive that initial public offerings could be getting ready for a comeback. But is the activity just a mirage, or will health return to one of the most important functions of the market? Kent Bernhard of … [Read more...]

Papa Murphy’s Sold to Lee Equity Partners

VANCOUVER, Wash. – April 1, 2010 - New York-based private equity firm Lee Equity Partners has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the nearly 1,200 unit Papa Murphy's Take ’N’ Bake pizza chain from its current … [Read more...]

Carl’s Jr. Owner CKE Bought by Thomas H. Lee Partners

BusinessWeek reports that Thomas H. Lee Partners LP agreed to acquire CKE Restaurants Inc., owner of the Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s fast-food chains, for about $619 million in cash. The shares jumped the most in almost … [Read more...]